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tack·y¹

tacky¹

part of speech:	adjective
inflections:	tackier, tackiest
definition:	gummy or sticky, as partially dried glue or varnish. synonyms: gluey, gummy, sticky, viscid similar words: adhesive, glutinous, gooey
related words:	sticky, wet

derivation:	tackiness (n.)

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